New To Gz250 ('07 W/104 miles)

mormorbistro · 08-16-2015, 10:20 PM

Just bought a '07 GZ250 Blue. My mother in law bought it new from the dealer had it delivered at home, took it to the end of the driveway 1 time, hit a small rock and laid it over and only scraped the mirror a little bit. It has only 104 factory miles on it. Got it home, drained the old fuel, bought a new battery, drained the carb, re-primed with fresh fuel and it started on the first turn. I'm so excited. Now off to the MSF safety and endorsement course. I've been a 50cc scooter rider for 10 years so this is a big upgrade for me. Very pleased so far. Can't wait to ride! Oh and I only paid $750.00 and the tires still have factory rubber hairs on them. I feel really good about this purchase. I hope I really end up liking this bike. uploadfromtaptalk1439774436254.jpg

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spldart · 08-16-2015, 10:45 PM

Congratulations.... You have made me totally jelly.

You will enjoy it

mormorbistro · 08-17-2015, 12:05 AM

Is there any tips regarding mechanical, maintenance or gz250 specific riding characteristics I should know about from the get go?

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spldart · 08-17-2015, 12:14 AM

Welp. You have your 600 mile oil change still coming but.....

This thing has been setting for years with 100 miles so...
Change the oil but not the filter now.
Then change it again at 600 miles or so to remove the 'engine brake in debris'
Some miles after that check all the things the owners manual says

mormorbistro · 08-17-2015, 12:22 AM

I will download the manual since I don't have a hardcopy. Is there a good thread on oil change in this forum? Maybe a video? Also, is it just me or does the spark plug placement make changing it a real beast? I ended up not needing to change it but it looks awful to access behind that thin bar.

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gz4me + · 08-17-2015, 01:00 AM

Excellent find!!!!! Welcome to the forum. Remove the bracket, it is much easier to change plug after removal. Check those tires!!! They might look good, but I would bet they have sidewall rot. Do not ride highway speeds until you have them checked. Lube all moving parts and check for loose bolts, nuts and screws. If you have any questions, just ask. Enjoy the bike and the forum.

spldart · 08-17-2015, 01:03 AM

Drain with the bolt towards the front of the engine case.
Spark plug is easy peasy.
Pull the tank, pull the chrome cover and the plug is practically begging to be replaced

Not that you need to. Your to low miles.

mormorbistro · 08-17-2015, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gz4me +

Excellent find!!!!! Welcome to the forum. Remove the bracket, it is much easier to change plug after removal. Check those tires!!! They might look good, but I would bet they have sidewall rot. Do not ride highway speeds until you have them checked. Lube all moving parts and check for loose bolts, nuts and screws. If you have any questions, just ask. Enjoy the bike and the forum.

I have a freind who works at a les shuab tire store. I thought about asking him to inspect them. I will do it. They do look great though. It was stored in a temperature controlled garage in Washington state. Very mild year round Temps so I'm cautiously optimistic about their condition.

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mormorbistro · 08-17-2015, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gz4me +

Excellent find!!!!! Welcome to the forum. Remove the bracket, it is much easier to change plug after removal. Check those tires!!! They might look good, but I would bet they have sidewall rot. Do not ride highway speeds until you have them checked. Lube all moving parts and check for loose bolts, nuts and screws. If you have any questions, just ask. Enjoy the bike and the forum.

Oh and, how does that bracket come off? Is it just the two nuts above it? Does the gz250 have a history of easily fouling plugs or are they kind on them?

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mormorbistro · 08-17-2015, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by spldart

Drain with the bolt towards the front of the engine case.
Spark plug is easy peasy.
Pull the tank, pull the chrome cover and the plug is practically begging to be replaced

Not that you need to. Your to low miles.

Thanks that makes sense.

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08-16-2015, 10:20 PM	#1
mormorbistro Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 12	New To Gz250 ('07 W/104 miles) Just bought a '07 GZ250 Blue. My mother in law bought it new from the dealer had it delivered at home, took it to the end of the driveway 1 time, hit a small rock and laid it over and only scraped the mirror a little bit. It has only 104 factory miles on it. Got it home, drained the old fuel, bought a new battery, drained the carb, re-primed with fresh fuel and it started on the first turn. I'm so excited. Now off to the MSF safety and endorsement course. I've been a 50cc scooter rider for 10 years so this is a big upgrade for me. Very pleased so far. Can't wait to ride! Oh and I only paid $750.00 and the tires still have factory rubber hairs on them. I feel really good about this purchase. I hope I really end up liking this bike. uploadfromtaptalk1439774436254.jpg Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-17-2015, 12:22 AM	#5
mormorbistro Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 12	I will download the manual since I don't have a hardcopy. Is there a good thread on oil change in this forum? Maybe a video? Also, is it just me or does the spark plug placement make changing it a real beast? I ended up not needing to change it but it looks awful to access behind that thin bar. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-16-2015, 10:45 PM	#2
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	Congratulations.... You have made me totally jelly. You will enjoy it
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08-17-2015, 12:14 AM	#4
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	Welp. You have your 600 mile oil change still coming but..... This thing has been setting for years with 100 miles so... Change the oil but not the filter now. Then change it again at 600 miles or so to remove the 'engine brake in debris' Some miles after that check all the things the owners manual says
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08-17-2015, 01:00 AM	#6
gz4me + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 234	Excellent find!!!!! Welcome to the forum. Remove the bracket, it is much easier to change plug after removal. Check those tires!!! They might look good, but I would bet they have sidewall rot. Do not ride highway speeds until you have them checked. Lube all moving parts and check for loose bolts, nuts and screws. If you have any questions, just ask. Enjoy the bike and the forum.
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08-17-2015, 01:03 AM	#7
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	Drain with the bolt towards the front of the engine case. Spark plug is easy peasy. Pull the tank, pull the chrome cover and the plug is practically begging to be replaced Not that you need to. Your to low miles.
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